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Torak's Relationship In Wolf Brother By Michelle Paver

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Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver is an exciting novel set in prehistoric Europe that follows a young boy named Torak on a journey to save his people from an evil force. Throughout the novel, the importance of friendship and trust is emphasized, particularly through Toraks relationships with his wolf companion and his human friend, Renn. In this reading response, I will be exploring how the theme of trust is used throughout the novel and how it relates to the characters' experiences. One of the most significant ways that Wolf Brother emphasizes the theme of trust is through the relationship between Torak and wolf. At the beginning of the novel, Torak is reluctant to trust Wolf and sees him as a potential danger. However, as the story goes on Torak begins to understand Wolf's intentions and eventually forms a deep bond with him. This relationship showed how trust and mutual respect can develop between those who have been brought up in very different ways. One example of this development is when wolf and Torak work together to save Renn from a dangerous predator. Despite risks involved, Wolf trusts Torak enough to take direction from him and work alongside him to protect their friend. This is shown in the quote “He saw the look in Wolf’s eyes and knew that …show more content…

Unlike Torak’s relationship with Wolf, which was built on trust and respect, his relationship with Renn starts with a lack of trust. Torak initially sees Renn as a member of a rival tribe and is hesitant to share information with her. However, as they spend more time together, Torak learns to trust Renn and relies on her as a valuable ally and friend. For example, when Torak is injured and unable to move, Renn takes care of him and provides him with much needed support. She even puts herself in danger to help Torak, showing she trusts him and values their friendship. This is shown when Paver

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